Rear View: November-December 2025

Share your favorite travel photos. Great scenery, unusual sights, wildlife, pets, RV fun. Send your photo (high-resolution digital image) to rearview@frva.com; provide a brief description, including location, along with your contact info. If your photo is chosen, you’ll receive $35.

News & Notes: September-October 2025

Winnebago Launches Thrive Travel Trailer Winnebago, a pioneer in recreational vehicles for over six decades, recently introduced the all-new Thrive. Company reps call it “a high-quality, lightweight, modern travel trailer developed to redefine comfort and design expectations in its category.”...

Snap! Don’t Sink

RV SnapPad permanent leveling jack pads simplify leveling and save storage space. By Chris Dougherty September-October 2025 Whether on a motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth wheel, automatic leveling systems make setup easier and RVing more pleasurable. As a result, the...

RV Roundup: 9 Great RVs for Tailgating

Host a party on wheels with a motorized or towable model equipped with fan-friendly features to enjoy the game on-site. By Bruce W. Smith September-October 2025 One of the interesting cultural aspects of RVing in the U.S., and, to a...

Family Matters: Gulf Coasters Celebrate 40 Years Of Fun!  

Members of this Family RV Association chapter hail from the coastal areas of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. By Terry Zelius, F434329, Secretary September-October 2025 Forty years ago, on June 3, 1985, 15 motorhome families gathered to discuss forming a chapter...

Tech Talk: September-October 2025

Getting Your Bearings First in a series of columns about two important maintenance procedures for travel trailer owners that help to ensure safe RVing. By Steve Froese, F276276 Continuing with the topic of RV maintenance — arguably the most important...

Family Matters: Our Crazy Paint Trip

A six-week journey led to FRVA rallies, interesting travels, and a spruced-up Roadtrek. By Sue Hankins & Pat Yacklon, F395564 September-October 2025 Are we crazy, or what? We asked ourselves that question a couple of times last year when we...

The Treasures of Huntingdon County

Pennsylvania’s Raystown Lake Region boasts a picturesque tapestry of natural wonders, while numerous museums reveal an intriguing array of history and culture. By Kathleen Walls September-October 2025 The Raystown Lake Region has been called the crown jewel of central Pennsylvania....

Visiting National Parks Without the Crowds

If you’re seeking some of nature’s best-kept secrets, research the many units operated by the U.S. National Park Service to find unforgettable experiences away from the hustle and bustle. By Scott & Van Russell September-October 2025 U.S. national parks are...

Boondocking Tips

Answers to many questions RVers might have about dry camping away from crowds and commercial establishments. By Emily Fagan, F547779 September-October 2025 For us, the greatest thrill of “boondocking” — camping without water, electric, or sewer hookups, often on public...